Gigged AI is an open talent marketplace specialising in the IT and technology sector. We have an opportunity live at the moment for a Full Stack Java Developer. This role is hybrid, with 3 days per week in Glasgow City Centre Office. Location: UK-based Duration: Initial 6-month contract Start Date: ASAP Day Rate: £300 IR35 Status: Outside IR35 (pending final determination) All applicant proposals will be reviewed directly on the Gigged AI platform by the hiring manager. In order to send a proposal please follow the below steps head to app.gigged.ai and create a free talent profile once signed in, follow this link to the project - https://app.gigged.ai/find-a-gig/RKvjrJyjLod you will now see a 'submit proposal' button please fill this in (intro, relevant experience, and attach CV to this) We are seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Java Developer with 7–8 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-grade web applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Java-based technologies, modern frontend frameworks, microservices architecture, CI/CD practices, and Agile delivery methodologies. This role requires direct client interaction, technical leadership, and the ability to deliver high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable enterprise web applications Build and support microservices-based solutions using Java and Spring technologies Develop RESTful APIs and web services for integration with internal and external systems Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional teams to gather and refine requirements Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design sessions Develop and maintain frontend applications using ReactJS and related JavaScript technologies. Implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation processes. Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis. Ensure adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and performance optimisation techniques. Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews. Engage directly with onsite clients and stakeholders to provide technical consultation and delivery support. Required Experience & Skills Experience Minimum 7–8 years of experience in software development and enterprise application delivery. Proven experience developing web-based applications using: ReactJS Spring Boot Microservices Architecture REST APIs/Web Services Spring MVC JEE Technologies (Java 8, JSF, JPA, JSP, Servlets, JDBC) XML Technologies (DOM, SAX, XSLT) HTML5, DHTML, JavaScript JBoss Application Server Core Technical Skills Java 8 or higher Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC) JUnit 4 & JUnit 5 FreeMarker Templates Oracle Database Git Ruby Bundler Gradle Leiningen GoCD Ansible (Mandatory) Mulesoft Frontend Technologies (Preferred) JavaScript ReactJS Redux Node.js Cloud & DevOps Experience developing and deploying applications on AWS. Strong knowledge of: Jenkins Maven CI/CD pipelines Build and release management processes Development Tools IntelliJ IDEA or equivalent modern IDEs. Source control and version management best practices. Required Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to work effectively in collaborative team environments. Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks. Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills. Ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to technical leadership initiatives. Preferred Qualifications Experience with FreeMarker template development. Knowledge of application performance monitoring and profiling tools such as: Glowroot JProfiler Experience with performance tuning and application optimization. Exposure to modern DevOps and automation practices